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News C is for CMA Weaknesses in a £1.2bn computer system to track journeys into the UK could allow undesirable individuals to slip into the country, a security expert has claimed. From 2010 the e-Borders system will cross... [30 Mar 2009]
Legal Eye: Social networkers get smart about privacy rights
Comment C is for CMA Since their introduction, social networks have always had to walk a fine line regarding the usage of user data, particularly because of the personal information shared by people on these platforms. [05 Mar 2009]
"Netbook security is not there yet"
News C is for CMA Netbooks have made headlines since their 2007 launch but their cheap cost could also carry a steep price tag due to lax security that makes them easier prey for viruses and hackers. Since their introduction... [04 Mar 2009]
Airlines fear delays from snooping tech
News C is for CMA Fliers face possible disruption from plans to begin electronic tracking of every journey into the UK during one of the busiest holiday periods of the year, the UK airline industry has warned. [11 Feb 2009]
UK is Big Brother capital of the world say Lords
News C is for CMA The UK is now watched by more about four million CCTV cameras and details of seven per cent of the population is held in the National DNA Database (NDNAD) - more than any other country, according to chairman... [06 Feb 2009]
As crunch bites: Don't neglect the logs
Comment C is for CMA Managing log files may seem like a mundane issue but doing it well tightens data security and boosts compliance efforts, says Quocirca's Fran Howarth. Managing risk, compliance and security are objectives... [05 Feb 2009]
Is this the largest security breach ever?
News C is for CMA Heartland Payment Systems, which processes payroll and credit card payments for more than 250,000 businesses, reported Tuesday that consumer credit card data was exposed in what may be the largest security... [21 Jan 2009]
PCs at five hospitals struck down by virus
News C is for CMA Troubleshooters are still trying to flush a virus out of hundreds of hospital computers more than three weeks after it first hit. The Conficker B virus infected 800 out of the 7,000 PCs at... [21 Jan 2009]
Stopping corporate IT break-ins
News C is for CMA Shutting the door to IT systems after staff leave the business and allowing workers to safely log in from home can be a major headache for business. In an identity management guide published today, the... [20 Jan 2009]
Unveiled: Top 25 most dangerous code errors
News C is for CMA Security experts from US government agencies, multinational companies and academia have released a list of what they consider to be the 25 most critical errors made while coding software. [14 Jan 2009]
Microsoft: IE at risk from security hole
News C is for CMA An unpatched security hole in Internet Explorer that is being exploited affects all versions of the browser, making it more serious than originally believed when it was first publicised last week, Microsoft... [15 Dec 2008]
Can business trust "immature" cloud computing?
News C is for CMA Cloud-computing services are on the rise but the security around them is not yet mature enough to trust, security experts have cautioned. Identity-and-access control is one of the biggest factors in ensuring... [10 Dec 2008]
Facebook spammer fined $873m
News C is for CMA Facebook has been awarded $873m in damages against a Canadian man accused of sending spam messages to its members. The default judgment was issued in federal court in California on Friday against Adam... [25 Nov 2008]
Vista flaw leaves OS open to DoS attack
News C is for CMA A flaw has been found in Windows Vista that could allow rootkits to be hidden or denial-of-service attacks to be executed on computers using the operating system. The vulnerability was found by Thomas... [24 Nov 2008]
Microsoft ditches OneCare for free antivirus
News C is for CMA Microsoft on Tuesday said it is changing its strategy for offering PC antivirus software, with plans to discontinue its subscription-based consumer security suite and instead offer individuals free software... [19 Nov 2008]
